Grazing: meaning, definitions and examples
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grazing
[ หษกreษช.zษชล ]
animal feeding
Grazing refers to the act of animals feeding on grass or other vegetation. This behavior is common in herbivorous animals such as cows, sheep, and horses, which rely on grazing for their nutrition.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cows were grazing in the pasture.
- Sheep are grazing on the hillside.
- Grazing is essential for the health of the herd.
- The farmer rotates the grazing fields to prevent overuse.
Translations
Translations of the word "grazing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pastagem
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Weide
๐ฎ๐ฉ penggembalaan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐััะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ pasterstwo
๐ฏ๐ต ๆพ็ง
๐ซ๐ท pรขturage
๐ช๐ธ pastoreo
๐น๐ท otlatma
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชฉ์ด์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุนู
๐จ๐ฟ pastva
๐ธ๐ฐ pasenie
๐จ๐ณ ๆพ็ง
๐ธ๐ฎ paลกa
๐ฎ๐ธ beitar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะนัะปัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฌแงแแแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ otlaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ pastoreo
Etymology
The term 'grazing' originates from the late Old English term 'grฤsan,' which means to feed on grass. This has roots in Proto-Germanic *grลdiz, meaning to grow. In the medieval period, 'grazing' evolved to refer specifically to the act of feeding livestock in pastures. As agriculture developed, the method of grazing became crucial for managing livestock and maintaining soil health. Over the centuries, grazing practices have influenced various pastoral cultures and economies, shaping land use and agricultural techniques globally. Today, the term encompasses not only animal feeding behavior but also sustainable land management practices.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,820 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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